Beef Free Jasmine Blueberry Iced Tea
Fresh blueberries get muddled and simmered until the water turns a stunning deep purple-red, setting the stage for one of the most beautiful glasses of iced tea you'll ever pour. Jasmine tea bags steep right into that blueberry-infused base, layering floral, fruity, and subtly earthy notes that feel genuinely refreshing rather than artificially flavored. A touch of maple syrup and fresh lemon juice round everything out — sweet enough to satisfy, bright enough to keep you reaching for another sip. The whole thing gets strained into a pitcher and chilled until cold, so what hits your glass is completely smooth and jewel-toned. Served over ice with optional mint and lemon, it looks like something from a café menu but comes together entirely in your own kitchen. Every single ingredient here is plant-based and straightforward, so there's zero guesswork about what's in your cup.
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4 servings
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 4 cups water
- 4 jasmine tea bags
- 2 tbsp maple syrup, plus more to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
For serving
- ice cubes, for serving
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
- lemon slices, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the blueberries to a medium saucepan and muddle them with a muddler or the back of a fork until they are broken down and juicy.
- 2
Pour the water into the saucepan with the muddled blueberries and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, about 4–5 minutes, until the water is tinted a deep purple-red and the blueberries have released their color.
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